Landscaping Team Member

Here’s the deal: we’ love taking care of our customers and providing exceptional residential and commercial lawn care and landscaping service. But that only happens because we have amazing people like you on our team. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, then we want to talk with you.

At The Grounds Guys of Springfield, MO, we’re not just cutting grass-we’re growing people. Our mission is to build a team of leaders who take pride in their work, take care of their teammates, and leave every property better than they found it.

We believe that great people build great companies, and this role is the first step in a career path that can take you as far as you're willing to grow. Whether you're looking to master a craft, lead a crew, or one day run a branch of your own, we’re here to invest in your future.

Is this right for you?

Here are some things we’re looking for in a Landscaping Team Member. If you identify with any of these statements, we want to speak with you right away, so make sure to apply immediately.

• You are passionate about serving others, including your crew, the customers, and the community.
• You see customer service issues as an opportunity to turn every customer into a raving fan.
• You pride yourself on your communication and are exceptional at getting the work done no matter what it takes.
• You have the ability to focus on the fine details of a finished project.
• A genuine interest in landscaping and the environment.

Your Responsibilities as a Landscaping Team Member

• You are quite literally the boots on the ground. You’ll be a front-line employee who provides exceptional care.
• The team looks to you to perform basic tasks related to landscape maintenance at high levels of quality and service delivery. This may include other lawn care duties when not focused on Landscaping work.
• You must be able to work outdoors, in all weather conditions, doing very physical work, able to lift/carry 35-80 pounds often
• You ensure everything is wrapped up and set to go for the next day.

How We Measure Success

• Attendance: Might sound basic, but it’s critical to meet our Customer Service goals. You need to be here as required by your supervisory team.
• Budget vs Actual Hours: Keeping jobs profitable is dependent on managing the time planned and spent at each job.
• Return Rates: You’ll ensure quality control to make sure it’s rare to ever need to go back to redo a job.
• Customer Retention: Building great relationships with each customer, and ensuring that they receive exceptional service, will keep them coming back.
• Full Utilization of Software & Processes: This helps make all of the above possible.

Job Requirements for Landscaping Team Member

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is an absolute MUST.
• Prior experience in landscaping, lawn service, or similar service industries that includes; Familiarity with different types of plants, soils, and garden maintenance techniques, Understanding of horticulture, plant care, and landscaping design principles. Proficiency in using landscaping tools and equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
• If you don’t already have experience, you must be willing to complete training within 6 months.
• Ability to follow landscape design plans and instructions accurately.
• In addition, there are a few additional mandatory requirements that are necessary to be considered for this position which include the occasional weekend project at the discretion of management.

Compensation

The pay range for this position starts at $19.00 per hour and is dependent on your experience as a lawncare or landscaping professional.

We know we presented a lot to you here and that’s because we’re looking to hire only the best. If that’s you, apply today. If

you meet the requirements for the position, our system will schedule you for an interview immediately.